Nov. 26, 1996 in City on Page B1
The Spokane City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday night that could pave the way for revitalization of the downtown core. After months of negotiations with developers, council members settled …

Nov. 26, 1996 in City on Page B1
Spokane City Councilman Chris Anderson is packing up a moving van and heading for warmer climates. In a short e-mail message to Mayor Jack Geraghty, Anderson said Monday he’ll miss …

Nov. 26, 1996 in Idaho on Page B1
Duane “Cap” Davis, a well-known photographer who captured the scenic beauty and life in the Northwest for more than 50 years, died at his Sandpoint home this weekend. Davis was …

Nov. 26, 1996 in City on Page B1
A judge on Monday ordered a two-month delay in the triple murder trial of Barry Loukaitis after the teenager indicated he would waive his right to a speedy trial. Superior …

Nov. 26, 1996 in Idaho on Page B1
Kids who go to school in Harrison haven’t been, lately. Thanks to storm-related power outages and bad roads, combined with Thanksgiving break, they’ll be out of school two weeks before …

Nov. 26, 1996 in Idaho on Page B2
The Nature Conservancy of Idaho has bought up the 45 Ranch at the confluence of the South Fork and Little Owyhee rivers to preserve bighorn sheep habitat and public access …

Nov. 26, 1996 in Idaho on Page B2
Linda Thomas St. Maries Memorial service for Linda L. Thomas, 57, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the St. Maries Eagles Lodge. Yates-Hodge Funeral Home in St. Maries …

Nov. 26, 1996 in Idaho on Page B2
Northwest political leaders agree that a united front is essential to protect the region’s ample and inexpensive hydroelectric power in the face of mounting pressure to deregulate the electric industry. …

Nov. 26, 1996 in City on Page B3
North Korea agreed to release a Tacoma man arrested as a spy three months ago, but the release ran into “complications” Tuesday and was delayed, U.S. officials said. The U.S. …

Nov. 26, 1996 in Idaho on Page B3
The Coeur d’Alene School District will run some abbreviated routes this week, because downed trees and power lines are making roads either impassable or unsafe. Following are the areas affected, …

Nov. 26, 1996 in City on Page B3
State utility regulators acted properly in ordering U S West to cut its revenues by $91.5 million, a judge ruled Monday. King County Superior Court Judge Robert Lasnik rejected the …

Nov. 26, 1996 in City on Page B3
Relatives are searching for a 28-year-old Chattaroy man who’s been missing for eight days. Family members said Shawn Thomas Rice, distraught over a failing relationship, abandoned his car on Nov. …

Nov. 26, 1996 in City on Page B3
Three people have been arrested and 14 pounds of marijuana seized in a Whidbey Island drug raid, the sheriff said Monday. Three search warrants were served simultaneously at homes on …

Nov. 26, 1996 in City on Page B3
A Seattle woman has been appointed by the Dalai Lama to represent Tibetan interests at the Tibetan government in exile in Paris. Kunzang Diki Yuthok, 38, founder of the Seattle-based …

Nov. 26, 1996 in Idaho on Page B3
People wanting an easement to run water ditches, pipelines and the like across Forest Service land must file an application by Dec. 31. To qualify, the water transportation system has …

Nov. 26, 1996 in Idaho on Page B3
A judge on Monday ordered a two-month delay in the triple-murder trial of Barry Loukaitis after the teen indicated he would waive his right to a speedy trial. Superior Court …

Nov. 26, 1996 in City on Page B3
The weary travelers stepping from Amtrak No. 7 were mostly just happy to get off what John Orr called “the train from hell.” Orr, a 60-year-old Kettle, Ky., resident traveling …